I,TheGovernor-GeneraloftheCommonwealthofAustralia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903.

Dated 18 December 1997.

WILLIAM DEANE

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

JOHN FAHEY

Minister for Finance and Administration for the Minister for Defence

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1. Commencement

1.1 These Regulations commence on 1 January 1998.

2. Amendment

2.1 The Army and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations are amended as set out in these Regulations.

3. Regulation 3 (Interpretation)

3.1 Subregulation 3 (1) (definition of “auditor”):

Omit the definition.

3.2 Subregulation 3 (2):

Omit the subregulation.

[NOTE: As to the financial year of the Board that commenced on 31 January 1997, see the Audit (Transitional and Miscellaneous) Regulations.]

4. Regulation 9 (Board of Management)

[NOTE: The following note should be inserted after subregulation 9 (1):

“[NOTE: The Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 applies to the Board. That Act deals with matters relating to Commonwealth authorities, including reporting and accountability, banking and investment, and conduct of officers.]”.]

5. Regulation 10 (Constitution of Board)

5.1 Paragraph 10 (6) (c):

Omit “his obligations under regulation 11,”, substitute “his or her obligations under section 21 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997;”.